Nike Reintroduces Marc Newson’s Zvezdochka Shoe

The curious, space-inspired, interlocking shoe design sees a limited rerun for its 10th anniversary

Initially launching in 2004, the innovative and pleasantly bizarre Zvezdochka shoe from Nike was ahead of its time. Upon introduction, many questions were asked—including how in the world you pronounce the name. Designed by Australian industrial designer Marc Newson and inspired by time spent at the Russian Space Agency, the modular, four-piece design was imagined as a multi-purpose shoe for cosmonauts—and named for the Russian …

Tokyo High Low

We put Amex Platinum to the test in the sky and on the ground in the future's city

Sponsored by Amex Platinum

When my plans to get from Beijing to Tokyo required a last-minute change, American Express Platinum Travel was able to confirm a seat on a new flight just hours before departure, even though they didn’t handle my original booking. And when I checked-in at the Mandarin Oriental I was reminded of the benefits of booking a Fine Hotels and Resorts property: last night free, $100 …

ISAORA’s Combo Down Moto Jacket

Combining two cold-weather style staples into one unique and highly capable garment

If NYC-based performance oriented menswear label ISAORA has taught us anything over the years, it’s to expect the unexpected. The brand continues to break new ground both in terms of aesthetics and functionality—a recent garment was designed to transform body heat into infrared energy, shown to improve circulation. Now, just as the coldest temperatures set in for winter in the northern hemisphere, ISAORA comes correct …